Description
Mexican lasagna with tortillas is my go-to comfort food when I want something hearty, flavorful, and family-friendly. Layers of tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, sauce, and cheese bake together into a bubbling, golden dish that smells like pure comfort. It’s quicker than traditional lasagna, endlessly customizable, and even better the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: corn, jalapeños, cilantro, or salsa for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and a splash of water. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Warm refried beans slightly for easier spreading.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the baking dish.
- Layer tortillas, refried beans, meat mixture, whole beans, cheese, and a drizzle of sauce. Repeat layers until dish is full, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, or salsa if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir a spoonful of sour cream into the refried beans.
- To make ahead, assemble up to 24 hours before baking and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked Casserole
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg